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Does this marking on granpa's old club hammer mean anything?

Bought this on Marktplaats (local flee market). The seller didn't know what it is. The blade is made of spring steel and has no measurement markings/graduations. There used to be some text on the wooden handle, but it's completely unreadable now. Looks factory-made.

The wooden handle slides along the slot and locks into place with an L-bolt. Any ideas?

I got this pickaxe at a yard sale for like $5 a couple years ago and just now started looking at it when I noticed the manufacture mark is pretty clear. It looks like Poland PF or FF. Couldn’t find anything on google and idk if there about any sites that catalog markings. Anyone have an idea?

These will be retirement projects. They are battered and rusty but I like them. Anyone have a source for drawer slide clips?

Hi everyone,

I recently found these large antique shears. They have several distinct markings:

- "C. Bradford" engraved on the blade (sounds British or American?).

- "G.J." inside an oval under the screw.

- A caduceus/winged symbol with a small inspection stamp on the other side.

Does anyone recognize the manufacturer "G.J." or the specific winged stamp?

Any info on the era or origin would be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

Cicada control..;)

Hello! Does anyone know what kind of cam lock would go in this tool box? It’s kind of a “D” shape rather than what I would normally think of. Ignore the added-on u-shaped thing. Thanks for any insight!

I found this jointer while searching facebook marketplace, the seller thinks it’s a delta, but when I look at the photo gallery for delta vintage machinery, it doesn’t match anything there. Does anyone else have a clue to who made this

Yesterday, I picked up this 24" rule at an estate sale.  As evidenced from the photos, the rusting was significant.  I bought it on a lark (I only paid $1.50) in hopes that I could restore it - if not for use, at least to determine its manufacturer (hoping for a Starrett, or perhaps a Lufkin).  After a 6-hour soak in Evaporust, a gentle scour with a fine-grade aluminum oxide pad, and then a scrub clean with Dawn, I gave it a buff with 3-in-One oil and 4/0 steel wool and finally with some Johnson Paste Wax.

Resulting revelation:  a clean, clear, functionally-readable L.S.S. Starrett No. 607 Spring-Tempered Steel Rule with No. 7 graduation (16ths, 32nds, 64ths, and 100ths), dating to as early as 1938 (according to available catalogs) when, for the first time the No. 607 was offered in 24-inch length.  Starrett discontinued the No. 607 in October 2025.

Length:  24"
Depth:  3/64"
Width:  1-1/4"
Weight:  5.6 oz

Hello all! I just got this really nice cooper's hollowing knife and was wondering if anyone was familiar with the logo.

Any info on the logo! Not what does it say, I can read "Read"

Hello all! Im an amateur wood worker and sadly the antique toolbox market here isn't the best. I picked up today what was label as a marking gauge and was hoping for someone to tell me the type it is or really info on it. Is there a way to tell the age of this thing as well?

I remember this screwdriver as long as I remember myself, my father had it for around 30 years. It also moved with us to another country. The original bottom cap broke so I 3d printed a new full filled thick one. Also bought new bits for it, and will continue to use.

I was given this box from my dad, who says it was my grandfathers. I’m told it’s a 1960s box, but am unsure if it’s Snap On or Craftsman or something else entirely.

I did some googling but wasn’t able to determine anything or find a logo that matches the spot in the center of the drawer cover

The black on the drawer front is spray paint, it’s red underneath

Thanks!

Does anyone recognise this makers name? It looks like Mitchell but not very clear.

My uncle gave me this set while I was at a cookout today. He told me that he hasn't opened this box since around the early 1980s. The majority of it is USA made craftsman, but there's also some proto and a couple brands I have never heard of (Bernz-Matic, Kcken, P&C). It also included what I believe to be the original receipt.

Any idea how old this stuff actually is? I think maybe late 50s but I'm not totally sure.

I did hit the inside of the box with a wire wheel as it was pretty rusted, but other than that (and probably servicing the ratchet) I'm going to leave everything as-is.

Bonus pic of a B-25 included as it flew over while I was outside cleaning it all.

Got the following lot this weekend for $35 US. The spokesman is a Stanley No.63. The Torpedo level is a Stanley No. 259. There are no markings on either gauge or the plough plane. Also, there is no iron on the plane.

The brass thing looks like a throw-in. I think it's a letter opener. It says, "With best wishes of the Abheuser Busch Inc." And has somebody's signature on it. Looks like J. Carroll.

If any can I'd the plane or tenon gauges, I'd appreciate it.